” the global wanderings of the Material Girl
Madonna’s new album, Hard Candy, is jam-packed with references to being miles apart, saving the world and embracing other cultures. It’s fitting, considering the Material Girl is constantly on the move. Whether she’s taking a Kabbalah course, adopting a baby or simply removing her clan from the public eye, the international pop-star is regularly spotted in far-flung spots. If you aspire to jet-set like Madonna, you’ll need a significant chunk of cash—or at the very least, a willing benefactor.
Even 15 years ago, during her Immaculate days, Madge knew the beauty of a quality luxury hotel. While visiting Brazil for a concert in 1993, the singer laid her pretty platinum head to rest at Rio de Janeiro’s grandest lodging option, the Caesar Park. But her swank digs didn’t stop her from donning her sporty duds and kicking it Brazil-style once she took to the stage.
“Madonna did her best impression of the ‘Girl from Ipanema,’ performing this song and her own hits for 120,000 people at Maracana Stadium, “ says Joao Rodrigues, account manager for Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau. “She showed her true colors by wearing the jersey of most cariocas’ favorite team: Flamengo.”
When Madonna wed British film director Guy Ritchie many years later in 2000, the celebration was no bijou affair. The duo chartered jets to fly their guests that included Gwyneth Paltrow, Sting and Stella McCartney into Inverness Airport before heading to Dornoch, Scotland. The wedding took place at the 19th century Skibo Castle in the rugged Highlands. Once again, keeping with local “fashion,” Madonna arrived in the country bedecked in a tartan overcoat and checked trousers.
Just as she’s grown as an artist, Madonna’s travel style has evolved as well. While she may hit up mainstream locales like Italy and Spain while on tour—posh stops have included Rome’s Hotel de Russie and Madrid’s Hotel Ritz—when she travels as a “real” person, the pop goddess prefers off-the-beaten-path destinations.” ( via forbestraveler.com ) by Kristin Luna
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